BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//McLean County Ag in the Classroom - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for McLean County Ag in the Classroom REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200423 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200417T223711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T223743Z UID:1987-1587513600-1587599999@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Earth Day DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2020 is Earth Day! And 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the event! \n\nEarth Day Scavenger Hunt\nEarth Day Bingo\n\nCheck out our Earth Day page for more ways to learn & celebrate! \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/earth-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200529T201053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T211045Z UID:2109-1591088400-1591092000@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Overview of IL AITC DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “View From the Cab: An Overview of Illinois Ag in the Classroom.” \nLearn all about the free resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/teachertrainingjune2/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IAITC_SaveTheDate_Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200529T201348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T201348Z UID:2111-1591693200-1591696800@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Legen-dairy DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “Legen-dairy Lessons about Milk and Moo-re.” \nLearn all about the free dairy-related resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/teachertrainingjune9/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IAITC_SaveTheDate_Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200529T201537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T201616Z UID:2113-1592298000-1592301600@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: STEM & Leaves DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “STEM and Leaves: Innovative STEM Lessons with an Ag Connection.” \nLearn all about the free STEM resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-stem-leaves/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IAITC_SaveTheDate_Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200624T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200624T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200529T212115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T212115Z UID:2115-1592985600-1592989200@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Scrambled States DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 8 – 9 a.m. for “Scrambled States of America: Ag-Themed Books for Every State” \nLearn all about the free resources & materials available to teachers! \nClick here to register. \nThe session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/teachertrainingjune24/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IAITC_SaveTheDate_Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200624T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200624T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200529T214933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T214933Z UID:2118-1592985600-1593016200@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25! \nEach workshop will have a separate Zoom link & you will can register for just one workshop or all of them! (Note: times listed below are central time) \n\n8 a.m. Scrambled States of America (elementary)\n9:30 a.m. Cattle\, Pigs\, and Turkeys – Oh My! (all grades)\n11 a.m. Hands-On\, Problem-Based Learning Where Students Explore and Create (all grades)\n12:30 p.m. Driving STEM – Super Soybean Car (all grades)\n2 p.m. Hydroponics in Classrooms: Inexpensive Projects and Curriculum for Indoor Gardening (elementary)\n3:30 p.m. Bringing the Farm to the Classroom through Virtual Farm Trips (all grades)\n\nClick here for complete descriptions & presenter bios. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/naitcsummit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200625T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200529T215306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T215306Z UID:2120-1593072000-1593102600@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25! \nEach workshop will have a separate Zoom link & you will can register for just one workshop or all of them! (Note: times listed below are central time) \n\n8 a.m. Feeding the World and Protecting the Environment (secondary)\n9:30 a.m. Integrating Agriculture through STEM (secondary)\n11 a.m. Virtual Field Trip: Discover the Cows\, Community and Journey of Dairy in Your Classroom (all grades)\n12:30 p.m. Journey 2050: Engaging Students in World Food Sustainability (secondary)\n2 p.m.  Climate Change\, Carbon Hoofprints\, and Bananas in Our Breadbasket? (secondary)\n3:30 p.m. I Have a Plan! Developing Project-based Learning Plans for Agricultural Literacy (all grades)\n\nClick here for complete descriptions & presenter bios. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/naitcvirtualsummit2/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200903T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200903T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200826T193349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T193349Z UID:2189-1599138000-1599139800@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Braeutigam Apple Orchard in St. Clair County. \nYour class can watch live or watch the recording later. \nClick here to register for the Zoom link. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/apple-orchard-virtual-field-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200813T203213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T203213Z UID:2164-1600992000-1601078399@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Chick It Out Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:McLean County Extension STEAM in the Classroom is offering a Fall 2020 “Chick It Out” Embryology Program for McLean County Schools! \nRegistration is free and includes: \n\nEmbryology curriculum\n1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the University of Illinois campus\nChick feed for the first few days after hatch\n\nIncubators\, egg turners\, candlers & more are available for check-out. \nRegistration deadline: Sept. 25 \nEgg pick-up: Monday\, October 5th\, from 1 – 5 p.m.\nChick drop-off: Thursday\, October 29th\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Extension office is closed 11:30 – 12:30) \nGet more info & register here. \nCheck out more poultry activities on our Poultry Page: www.mcleanaitc.org/poultry  \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/chick-it-out-registration-deadline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201001T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20200908T194041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T194042Z UID:2223-1601557200-1601560800@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Field Trip: Pumpkin Farm DESCRIPTION:Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm near Minooka\, IL Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. \nYour class can watch live or watch the recording later. \nClick here to register for the Zoom link. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-field-trip-pumpkin-farm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20201113T194533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T194533Z UID:2270-1605744000-1605830399@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Illinois Family Reading Night DESCRIPTION:Check out these activities & snack recipes for a fun Family Reading Night! Find links to books you can read online or watch as a read-a-loud plus kid-friendly snack recipes & activities. \nPumpkins \n\nBooks: The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons\nSnacks: Pumpkin Bread or Baked Pumpkin Seeds\nMore Pumpkin Activities\n\nDairy \n\nBooks: Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons\nSnack: Ice Cream in a Bag\nRead a-louds: Tales of the Dairy Godmother by Viola Butler\nMore Dairy Activities\n\nWheat \n\nBooks: Everybody Bakes Bread by Norah Dooley\nSnack: Bread in a Bag\nMore Wheat Activities\n\nPopcorn \n\nBooks: The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola\nSnack: Microwave Caramel Popcorn\nActivities: Popcorn Bookmark\n\nFarm to Table: \n\nRead-a-loud: Right this Very Minute by Lisl H. Detlefsen\nSnack: Trail Mix\nActivities: Start to Finish Matching\n\nApples: \n\nBooks: Apples by Gail Gibbons\nSnack: Apple Smiles\nMore Apple Activities\n\nFind more Family Reading Night Party Ideas here. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/illinois-family-reading-night/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/123849694_10157917578415678_5333415273216869368_o-e1605296709651.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210111T215821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T215821Z UID:2395-1610629200-1610632800@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Dairy Farm Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom and Midwest Dairy on our virtual farm field trip this Thursday\, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. We’re excited to livestream the entire trip from Lenkaitis Holsteins! Sign up to learn how to join on Zoom and YouTube Live. https://iaitc.co/dairytrip \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/dairy-farm-virtual-field-trip/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1d21013f-def1-4dcb-9e97-dcd112d60b22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210120T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20201223T204323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T204323Z UID:2360-1611145800-1611149400@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Football Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for this special virtual field trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! We will learn all about the various connections between sports and agriculture\, and we’ll learn the history behind some special sports artifacts! \nSign up for the Zoom Webinar links here: https://iaitc.co/fieldtrips \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/football-virtual-field-trip/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20201222T202329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T202329Z UID:2314-1612137600-1612223999@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Ag Science Grant Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! \nApply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! \nNeed ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! \nApplication deadline is Feb. 1\, 2021 \nClick here to apply. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/ag-science-grant-application-deadline-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ag-Science-Grants.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210319T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210319T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210119T224425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T224425Z UID:2420-1616171400-1616171400@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Chick It Out Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:Chick It Out! University of IL Extension offers a great hands-on learning opportunity for McLean County\, IL students with the Chick It Out Spring 2021 Hatch! \nTeachers can register to receive 1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the U of IL campus\,  research-based embryology curriculum & all the supplies needed for a successful learning experience. \nIncubators\, egg turners\, candlers and more can be checked out from the Extension office. \n\nRegistration: Tuesday\, January 5 – Friday\, March 19\nEmbryology Teacher Workshop: Tuesday\, March 30th\, 4 – 5:30 p.m. (For workshop registration\, click here)\nEarly Equipment pick-up (optional): Tuesday\, March 30th\, 12:30-5:30 p.m.\nEgg pick-up: Tuesday\, April 6\, from 12:30 – 5 p.m.\nChick drop-off: Friday\, April 30th\, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (The office is closed 11:30 – 12:30)\n\n**Equipment/egg pick-up and equipment/chick drop-off is at the McLean County Extension Office located at 1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington\, IL 61705)** \nClick here to register for the Spring 2021 “Chick It Out” program. Registration deadline is Friday\, March 19\, 2021. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/chick-it-out-registration-deadline-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210119T223623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T223623Z UID:2415-1617120000-1617125400@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Embryology Teacher Workshop DESCRIPTION:Chick it Out is BACK for Spring 2021! Hatch chicks in your classroom with free embryology curriculum & resources provided by University of IL Extension STEAM in the Classroom. \nLearn more about Chick It Out & register here. Registration deadline is March 19. \nTeachers can earn 2 hours of professional development credit at the Embryology Teacher Workshop March 30th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the U of I Extension – McLean County office at 1615 Commerce Parkway\, Bloomington. Click here for Workshop Registration \nIf you have any questions about this program\, contact the McLean County Extension Office at 309-663-8306. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/embryology-teacher-workshop/ LOCATION:McLean County Extension Office\, 1615 Commerce Parkway\, Bloomington\, 61704\, United States CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210416T214922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T214922Z UID:2458-1619085600-1619089200@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:In Agriculture\, everyday is Earth Day. Join Nutrients for Life Foundation for a virtual field trip to farms in Kansas\, Iowa & Virginia. \nJoin at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. central time. \nGet details & register here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/earth-day-virtual-field-trip/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EarthDay-Virtual-Field-Trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210503T180745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T212416Z UID:2467-1623110400-1623455999@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Summer AITC Teacher Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us June 8-11 for our 2021 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! \n\n4 Days of field trips\, tours & hands on lesson ideas\nGeared for pre-K to grade 12 educators\nEarn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours)\, plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (optional/additional fee)\nLearn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards\nTake home lesson ideas\, materials & grant opportunities for use in your classroom next year!\n\nCost is $50 for the workshop. \nTuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200 \n(Course #REAL 694 R Agriscience Educator Institute) \nInstructors: Bridget Caldwell\, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley\, University of Illinois Extension \nPlease note: \n\nTeachers will be responsible for their own transportation to field trip/tour locations\, you can arrange your own carpool if desired\nMasks & social distancing measures may be in place as per health department guidelines\n\nRegistration deadline May 28\, 2021 \nClick here to register \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/summer-aitc-teacher-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/21-551-Fields-of-Opportunity-Color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210521T164949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T200145Z UID:2492-1623142800-1623146400@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Natural Resources DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on Natural Resources. The FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, June 8 and Tuesday\, June 15. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on June 15. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-natural-resources/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Block-1-Natural-Resources.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210521T165311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T165311Z UID:2498-1624352400-1624356000@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Livestock DESCRIPTION:Cows & pigs & poultry – oh my! Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on Livestock. Sessions are at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday\, June 22 and Tuesday\, June 29. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on June 29. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-livestock/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Block-2-Livestock.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210706T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210706T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210521T165730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T170253Z UID:2500-1625562000-1625565600@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Row Crops DESCRIPTION:Learn about our top crops in Illinois – row crops like corn & soybeans with two one hour virtual sessions. These FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, July 6 and Tuesday\, July 13. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on July 13. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-row-crops/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Block-3-Row-Crops.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210720T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210720T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210521T170223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T170223Z UID:2504-1626771600-1626775200@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Specialty Crops DESCRIPTION:Fruits\, veggies\, herbs & flowers – Illinois grows lots of specialty crops. \nJoin Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on specialty crops. The FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, July 20 and Tuesday\, July 27. \nThose who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on July 27. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection. \nRegister here. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-specialty-crops/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Block-4-Specialty-Crops.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210728T222535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T022757Z UID:2583-1628157600-1628161200@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Get a Grant Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the IAITC 2020-21 Teacher Project Grants and Teacher Book Grants at this Virtual Get a Grant Workshop. \nThis one-hour session will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday\, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. \nGet tips to help make your grant applications stand out plus project & lesson ideas to pair with some of the book grant selections. \nClick here for Workshop Registration. \n2021 Teacher Book Grant Application – Up to $250 for select titles\, deadline October 15\, 2021 \n2021 Teacher Project Grant Application – Up to $300\, deadline October 15\, 2021 \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-get-a-grant-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/19_Get-A-Grant-Workshop-e1627511074799.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210813T160348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T160348Z UID:2595-1629417600-1629503999@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Ag Science Grant Deadline DESCRIPTION:From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! \nApply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! \nNeed ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! \nApplication deadline is Aug. 20\, 2021 \nClick here to apply. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/ag-science-grant-deadline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210813T170155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T170155Z UID:2597-1634256000-1634342399@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:IL Ag in the Classroom Grant Deadline DESCRIPTION:Illinois Ag in the Classroom has two grant opportunities for teachers. IL classroom teachers can apply for $250 book grants or $300 project grants. \nApplications due October 15. Click to learn more about book grants and project grants. \nApply for the book grant here and the project grant here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/il-ag-in-the-classroom-grant-deadline/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IL-AITC-Grants.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20210915T215801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T215801Z UID:2685-1635955200-1635958800@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: Dairy and Pork DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for their second professional development training of the 2021-22 school year. In the After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge)\, participants will learn more about Dairy and Pork production in Illinois. \nParticipants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-dairy-and-pork/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/21_Nov_AfterSchoolSnack.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20211109T155846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T190723Z UID:2748-1637164800-1637168400@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training: IL History DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar\, participants will learn more about Illinois History and connections to Ag. \nParticipants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training-il-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20211110T170539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T170539Z UID:2757-1637280000-1637366399@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Maitland Ag Awareness Grant Deadline DESCRIPTION:McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1\,000 to incorporate agriculture in their classroom. \nApplications are accepted October 4 – November 19\, 2021. \nSince 2002\, University of Illinois Extension and the family of retired Illinois Senator John Maitland have sponsored this grant in his honor. \nClick here for details & to apply. \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/maitland-ag-awareness-grant-deadline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220504T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20220426T154859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154859Z UID:2887-1651680000-1651683600@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Teacher Training DESCRIPTION:Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar\, participants will learn more about Illinois’ top crops – corn & soybeans. \nParticipants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. \nRegister here \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/virtual-teacher-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/May4-SNACK.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610 DTSTAMP:20260406T150336 CREATED:20220426T154332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154332Z UID:2885-1654473600-1654819199@www.mcleanaitc.org SUMMARY:Summer AITC Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us June 6-9 for our 2022 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! \n\n4 Days of field trips\, tours & hands on lesson ideas\nGeared for pre-K to grade 12 educators\nEarn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours)\, plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (optional/additional fee)\nLearn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards\nTake home lesson ideas\, materials & grant opportunities for use in your classroom next year!\n\nCost is $50 for the workshop. \nTuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200 \n(Course #REAL 694 R Agriscience Educator Institute) \nInstructors: Carrie Vogel\, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley\, University of Illinois Extension \nPlease note: Teachers will be responsible for their own transportation to field trip/tour locations\, you can arrange your own carpool if desired \nRegistration deadline May 31\, 2022 \nClick here to register \nShare this:Share\n Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn URL:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/event/summer-aitc-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Teacher Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mcleanaitc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/22_SAI_AITCHeader-e1650987317635.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR